Diplomacy
The weekend’s events in Venezuela were a textbook US intervention. But how long can Trump stick to the script?
We've seen this all before, but is this president patient enough to stick to the playbook of interventionism seen in Panama and beyond?
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Timor-Leste steps onto the regional stage as it joins Asean after long-awaited accession
Asia’s youngest country and Asean’s latest member might be small but it’s ready to get to work. We speak to president José Ramos-Horta to explore what’s next.
What Macron’s Dior habit says about the politics of the presentation and the smell of success
Can a person’s use of perfumes be an attribute of dominance? Reports say that the French president certainly thinks so.
UAE’s Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi on how smart diplomacy can bridge a polarised world
Emphasising the importance of dialogue and hope amid challenges in the middle east.
Threads of power: How global leaders’ style shapes their influence
What world leaders wear – and how they project power, prestige or playfulness – matters. Who said that style doesn’t make the world go round, command armies or inspire faith?
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Why Donald Trump’s opponents should strive to better understand his governing style
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Propaganda shots fired despite pause in Thailand-Cambodia war
Six weeks after a ceasefire, Cambodia and Thailand remain on edge. Borders closed, propaganda campaigns launched and far-right media meddling leave the fragile truce hanging by a thread in this volatile dispute.
Who’s Alexander Stubb? How the Finnish president became Trump’s favourite
Alexander Stubb didn’t wait for a journalist to raise the question. “Some of the international media might wonder, ‘Why is the president of Finland here?’” he said with a grin. On Monday, US president…
If Alaska seeks diplomatic clout, it needs to build better venues
Alaska wants to host geopolitical get-togethers, but where?
